Creating lasting tourism legacies through sports
Sporting experts and leaders gathered this week to discuss the impact of the industry on tourism – an area of interest to many Middle Eastern destinations,...
Category : Sports
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Australian football team rides sand dunes in Qatar
by Newsroom
It’s no secret that sports tourism is high on the priority list for Middle Eastern countries with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and more, improving and expanding their facilities and hosting some of the...
Qatar Airways Holidays offers exclusive travel packages for FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Legends showdown
by Newsroom
Qatar Airways has partnered with Qatar Tourism to launch exclusive travel packages for football fans attending the highly-anticipated Legends El Clásico match between FC Barcelona...
That’s a “Ctrl+Alt+Win” for the 2024 Esports World Cup debut
by Newsroom
The inaugural Esports World Cup (EWC) concluded on Sunday in spectacular fashion. In the presence of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,...
Saudi Arabia announces inaugural Red Sea Marathon
by Newsroom
The Saudi Arabian Athletic Federation has announced that the inaugural Red Sea Marathon will take place at Jeddah’s ROSHN Waterfront on 18 January 2025. With...
Neymar Jr. endorses Esports World Cup in Riyadh
by Newsroom
Global superstar Neymar Jr. has become the latest icon to endorse the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, calling it a “great opportunity” for Saudi Arabia....
‘Game On, Saudi Arabia’ – The Kingdom’s Esports Revolution
by Newsroom
The New Global Sport Conference 2024 (NGSC) themed ‘The Future of Fandom’ is set to take place from 24-25 August at the Four Seasons Hotel...
Arabian Warrior launches in the GCC
by Newsroom
A brand new obstacle course racing brand, Arabian Warrior, is about to hit the GCC! Sports fans can start marking in their calendars the eight...
Going for gold! Egypt bids for 2036 & 2040 Olympics
by Newsroom
From Paris to Los Angeles to Brisbane and then… Egypt? The country is going for gold with plans to submit a bid to host the...
$60m prize draws gamers to Saudi Arabia
by Newsroom
Saudi Arabia’s capital is currently hosting a major sporting event that’s giving the tourism industry a bit of a boost. And you’ll never guess which...